TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC) systems. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. As a Security Engineer Architect, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. You are a demonstrated leader, skilled at achieving cross functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.
Security clearance required for this role: An Active TS/SCI with ability/willingness to obtain a CI polygraph is required.
Responsibilities:As an integral member of the team, you will work closely with DTP Program Management, Task Order Leads, and Security and System Engineers on the following key tasks:
- Provide management oversight and coordination of DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders with a focus on streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies
- Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions
- Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs
- Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures
- Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications
- Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution
- Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
- Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team
- Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer.
Requirements:You demonstrate a solid understanding of security best practices and meet the following qualifications:
- BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of prior relevant experience
- An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
- Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable
- Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60
- Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253
- Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO
- Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
- Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
- Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
- Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components
- Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Desired Skills:- An active CI polygraph
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
- Experience with SAFe methodology
- Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains
- Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments
- Experience with big data applications
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with OIDC or Oauth2
- Experience with any of the following technologies:
- Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies
- CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab
- Elasticsearch
- Active Directory
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Scripting languages like bash, python, or PowerShell
Salary is commensurate with education and years' experience. Salary range for this requisition is: $150k - $285k annual.
Some of our benefits include:- Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
- Retirement Planning - 401k Fully Vested with Match
- Annual Health and Wellness Allowance - buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
- Career Development - Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
- Volunteer Time Off - Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
- Charitable Match - ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charity
- Referral Program - We pay for internal and external referrals!
- LOV Awards - Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program
Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them. ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program.
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